1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 163 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Granada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
